Mushroom-Gouda Melts

By gmbeckett

Ingredients

• 4 slices crusty italian bread 1/2" thick
• 2 slices bacon, finely shopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp butter
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup grated gouda
• 1 tsp thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

With the rack in middle position, preheat oven to 425F. Arrange bread sliced in a single layer on a large wire rack. Place rack on baking sheet and set aside.

In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp along with shallots. Add butter and mushrooms and saute over high heat until golden brown 5-7 minutes. Season

Deglaze with lemon juice. Adjust seasoning. Spread mushroom mixture on the bread slices. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 10 minutes. If needed, finish browning under the broiler.